This is a vintage Maru obi with a design of 'zigami'(paper cut of shape of fan or umbrella etc.), 'Sakura'(cherry blossom), and fuji 'wisteria' and scenery pattern, which is dyed. Fine embroidery and silver glazing works are added on parts of the pattern. Textile is soft silk. Length is 384cm(149.7in), rather short.

On the main side of this obi, total of four patterns are dyed, left edge of Tare end, Otaiko, and Maegara of Kanto-maki (rotate obi counterclockwise) side.Otaiko pattern is placed upside down so the obi must be tied by Hikinuki. On its wrong side, the patterns are on Tare end, two on Otaiko pattern, and Maegara of Kansai-maki (rotate obi clockwise) side.

It has slight discoloration and fine patinas on the base color due to its old age.There are also rather large water stains on Maegara on the main side.(A)It has some other flaws as shown on photos. Please see photos for details.

Maegara of the main side has too many flaws, but you can use Maegara on the wrong side if you need to tie, in any rate, some flaws will show when worn.Because of its old age, it has some flaws, but it is still a very lovely vintage item.